The original postponement came due to "low ticket sales." According to a statement, the cancellation is a result of "the venue's availability and scheduling problems with artists."

Refunds are available for ticketholders at the point of purchase. A 2013 event is in the works.

Along with O'Rourke himself, performing his classic 1999 record Eureka in full, the lineup was set to include Neu!'s Michael Rother, Codeine, the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Nisennenmondai, the Magic Band, the Drones, Factory Floor, the Necks, and Borbetomagus.